Wilma Marie Woodie Hayes

Published 11:22 am Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Wilma Marie Woodie Hayes, 97, of Mocksville, died Thursday, May 22, 2025 at her home.
She was born May 3, 1928 in Wilkes County to the late James Rossie and Cleo Viola Eller Woodie. Mrs. Hayes had run her own beauty shop for years, and had worked for Davie County Home Health for 15 years. She was a member of Liberty United Methodist Church. Mrs. Hayes had been awarded The Order of the Long Leaf Pine, one of North Carolina’s most prestigious honors given by the governor for exemplary service to the state and community above and beyond the call of duty.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by: her husband, Willard Theodore Hayes Sr.; 2 sisters; and a brother.
Survivors include: children, Teddy Hayes (Runella), Debbie Robins, and Larry Hayes (Millie), all of Mocksville; 2 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service was conducted at 4 p.m., Sunday, May 25 at Liberty United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Jimmy Lancaster officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to: Trellis Supportive Care, 377 Hospital St., Ste. 103, Mocksville, NC 27028; or Liberty United Methodist Church, 141 Liberty Circle, Mocksville, NC 27028.
Online condolences: www.lambertfuneralhomenc.com.